Web Content Viewer (JSR 286)

Web Content Viewer (JSR 286)

Office of Policy and Program Development

The Office of Policy and Program Development (OPPD) is responsible for developing and recommending all domestic and international inspection and enforcement related policy for the Food Safety and Inspection Service.

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The Labeling and Program Delivery Division (LPDD) develops policies and inspection verification methods and administers programs to protect consumers from misbranded and economically adulterated meat, poultry and egg products such that all labels are truthful and not misleading.

Policy Operations Division

The Policy Operations Division (POD) is responsible for coordinating administrative activities within OPPD and for improving controls and communication within the Office.

The Policy Development Division (PDD) provides leadership in the identification of policy needs and the subsequent development of policy solutions to address the intent and application of verification and enforcement policy in in-plant activity.

Policy Issuances Division

The Policy Issuances Division (PID) provides leadership for the analysis and development of Agency regulations and associated issuances (FSIS Notices and Directives), and for the Agencys petition process. PID ensures compliance with relevant legal requirements, program needs, and policy priorities.

Risk and Innovations Management Division

The Risk and Innovations Management Division (RIMD) is responsible for compliance guideline development and coordinates the development and implementation of Agency programs to foster the development and facilitate the use of new technologies.

International Policy Division

The International Policy Division (IPD) develops and communicates policy for all aspects of FSIS' international program. IPD works closely with the Office of International Affairs on import and export policies, equivalence determinations, inspections at port of entry and audits of foreign systems.